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Venkatesh Iyer To Mayank Yadav: Top 10 Players Who Are Likely To Be Released By RCB, CSK, MI, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH Before IPL 2026 Auction - Check In Pics

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) retention deadline approaches on November 15, 2025, franchises are finalizing their squads for the mini-auction scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

With no restrictions on retention (up to 25 players per team), most teams are opting for minor tweaks rather than overhauls. However, underperforming stars, injury-hit players, and high-salary mismatches are set to hit the auction block, freeing up purses for targeted buys like star all-rounders Cameron Green and others.

Here's list of top 10 high-profile players who are likely to be released before IPL 2026 auction:

Nov 14, 2025, 19:32 PM IST

Irfan Pathan Breaks Down RCB’s Auction Plans: Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Salam Under Spotlight

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has weighed in on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) plans ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. 

Nov 14, 2025, 15:26 PM IST

5 Players RCB Might Release To Increase IPL 2026 Auction Purse: Mayank Agarwal, Liam Livingstone And...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on June 3, ending their 17-year wait for the coveted trophy.

Despite their win, RCB are likely to release a few players before the IPL 2026 auction in order to free up some purse and strengthen their squad, which can defend their title. The Bengaluru-based franchise is set to release players who underperformed or didn't fit into their title-winning squad during the IPL 2025 season.  

Here's list of players whom RCB might release before IPL 2026 auction:

Nov 01, 2025, 20:07 PM IST

4 Players RCB Might Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Mayank Agarwal, Liam Livingstone And...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on June 3, ending their 17-year wait for the coveted trophy.

Despite their win, RCB are likely to release a few players before the IPL 2026 auction in order to free up some purse and strengthen their squad, which can defend their title. The Bengaluru-based franchise is set to release players who underperformed or didn't fit into their title-winning squad during the IPL 2025 season.  

Here's list of players whom RCB might release before IPL 2026 auction: 

Oct 10, 2025, 16:11 PM IST

4 Players RCB Might Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal And...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on June 3, ending their 17-year wait for the coveted trophy. Despite their win, RCB are likely to release a few players before the IPL 2026 auction in order to free up some purse and strengthen their squad, which can defend their title. The Bengaluru-based franchise is set to release players who underperformed or didn’t fit into their title-winning squad during the IPL 2025 season.

Here's list of players whom RCB might release before IPL 2026 auction:

Sep 21, 2025, 21:11 PM IST

4 Players RCB Might Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Liam Livingstone, Lungi Ngidi And...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on June 3, ending their 17-year wait for the coveted trophy. Despite their win, RCB are likely to release a few players before the IPL 2026 auction in order to free up some purse and strengthen their squad, which can defend their title. The Bengaluru-based franchise is set to release players who underperformed or didn’t fit into their title-winning squad during the IPL 2025 season.

Here's list of players whom RCB might release before IPL 2026 auction:

Aug 23, 2025, 20:39 PM IST

4 Players RCB Might Release To Free Up Purse Before IPL 2026 Auction: Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal And...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on June 3, ending their 17-year wait for the coveted trophy. Despite their win, RCB are likely to release a few players ahead of the next auction in order to free up some purse and strengthen their squad, which can defend their IPL title. The Bengaluru-based franchise is set to release players who underperformed or didn’t fit into their title-winning squad during the IPL 2025 season.

Here's list of players whom RCB might release before IPL 2026 auction:

Jul 13, 2025, 16:39 PM IST

4 Players RCB Might Release Despite Winning IPL 2025 Title: Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal And...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 3, ending their 17-year wait for the coveted trophy. Despite their win, RCB are likely to release a few players ahead of the next season in order to be more competitive and defend their IPL title.

Here's list of players whom RCB might release after IPL 2025 season:

Jun 06, 2025, 21:55 PM IST

10 Expensive Players Who Have Flopped In IPL 2025 So Far: Rishabh Pant, Venkatesh Iyer, Rohit Sharma; Check Full List

Several high-priced players  like Rishabh Pant, Venkatesh Iyer, Rohit Sharma and others are struggling to perform for their respective teams in the ongoing IPL 2025 season, failing to meet the expectations set by their hefty price tags.

Here's list of most expensive players who have flopped in IPL 2025 so far: 

Apr 22, 2025, 23:40 PM IST

Rasikh Salam OUT, Bhuvneshwar Kumar IN: RCB's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025 Match Against CSK

Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Rajat Patidar's Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match No. 8 of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Both teams have won their last match and will look to continue the winning momentum in the ongoing IPL 2025 season.

Here's predicted playing XI of RCB for the IPL 2025 match against CSK:

Mar 28, 2025, 13:14 PM IST

RCB's Predicted Playing XI For IPL 2025 Match Against KKR: Virat Kohli As Opener, Rajat Patidar To Bat At...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the first match of the IPL 2025 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22.

RCB, who are one of the most followed teams in franchise cricket, hasn't won an Indian Premier League (IPL) title now. The Bengaluru-based franchise will look to end their title drought under the leadership of a new captain in Rajat Patidar in the upcoming IPL 2025 season.

Here's is RCB's predicted playing XI for the IPL 2025 match against KKR:

Mar 10, 2025, 23:08 PM IST

4 Overseas Players Who Will Start For RCB In IPL 2025: Phil Salt, Josh Hazlewood And...

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will look to end their title drought during the upcoming IPL 2025 season. There have been talks regarding Virat Kohli returning as RCB captain and if it becomes reality, the fans will certainly love it. The Bengaluru based franchise acquired some exciting players including some big foreign players like Phil Salt, Josh Hazlewood and others during the mega IPL auction. Fans are very keen to know who are four overseas players who will be part of RCB's Playing XI in IPL 2025. 

Here are the four overseas players who could start for RCB in IPL 2025:

Feb 05, 2025, 19:05 PM IST

RCB's Target List For IPL 2025 Auction Leaked: Check Which Star Indian Cricketer Virat Kohli's Team Wanted

Instead of going after Rahul, RCB’s think tank, which includes seasoned cricketers like Dinesh Karthik, focused on players who could add dynamism to the squad.

Dec 13, 2024, 11:13 AM IST